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Modern European Residence
Modern European Residence
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
Creating comfort and a private space for each homeowner, the sitting room is a respite to read, work, write a letter, or run the house as a gateway space with visibility to the front entry and connection to the kitchen. Soffits ground the perimeter of the room and the shimmer of a patterned wall covering framed in the ceiling visually lowers the expansive heights. The layering of textures as a mix of patterns among the furnishings, pillows and rug is a notable British influence. Opposite the sofa, a television is concealed in built-in cabinets behind sliding panels with a decorative metal infill to maintain a formal appearance through the front facing picture window. Printed drapery frames the window bringing color and warmth to the room.
Waterperry Farm
Waterperry Farm
Tyrrell and Laing International, Inc.Tyrrell and Laing International, Inc.
Farmhouse Family Room
Farmhouse Family Room
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Historic 200 Year-Old Renovation
Historic 200 Year-Old Renovation
Hallmark Building Group, Inc.Hallmark Building Group, Inc.
Farmhouse on the Lake
Farmhouse on the Lake
SKD ArchitectsSKD Architects
Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Gainor Residence
Gainor Residence
Five Stones ConstructionFive Stones Construction
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
My Houzz: An Antique Cape Cod House Explodes With Color
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz Photo by: Rikki Snyder © 2012 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4018714/list/My-Houzz--An-Antique-Cape-Cod-House-Explodes-With-Color
Maison basse consommation à St-Julien-en-Born
Maison basse consommation à St-Julien-en-Born
Sauger ArchitectesSauger Architectes
Renovated Barn
Renovated Barn
E.B. MannE.B. Mann
Projet CASTEL - Rénovation complète et extension d'une maison familiale
Projet CASTEL - Rénovation complète et extension d'une maison familiale
Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieurMaurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur
Les propriétaires ont hérité de cette maison de campagne datant de l'époque de leurs grands parents et inhabitée depuis de nombreuses années. Outre la dimension affective du lieu, il était difficile pour eux de se projeter à y vivre puisqu'ils n'avaient aucune idée des modifications à réaliser pour améliorer les espaces et s'approprier cette maison. La conception s'est faite en douceur et à été très progressive sur de longs mois afin que chacun se projette dans son nouveau chez soi. Je me suis sentie très investie dans cette mission et j'ai beaucoup aimé réfléchir à l'harmonie globale entre les différentes pièces et fonctions puisqu'ils avaient à coeur que leur maison soit aussi idéale pour leurs deux enfants. Caractéristiques de la décoration : inspirations slow life dans le salon et la salle de bain. Décor végétal et fresques personnalisées à l'aide de papier peint panoramiques les dominotiers et photowall. Tapisseries illustrées uniques. A partir de matériaux sobres au sol (carrelage gris clair effet béton ciré et parquet massif en bois doré) l'enjeu à été d'apporter un univers à chaque pièce à l'aide de couleurs ou de revêtement muraux plus marqués : Vert / Verte / Tons pierre / Parement / Bois / Jaune / Terracotta / Bleu / Turquoise / Gris / Noir ... Il y a en a pour tout les gouts dans cette maison !
Maple Street
Maple Street
Woodside DevelopmentWoodside Development
Modern Vintage
Modern Vintage
GONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMESGONTERMAN CUSTOM HOMES
Nashville Farmhouse
Nashville Farmhouse
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Laurey Glenn
Historic Pennsylvania Barn Renovation
Historic Pennsylvania Barn Renovation
Kenneth Mitchell Architect, LLCKenneth Mitchell Architect, LLC
Jeffrey Totaro, Photographer
Captivating Roomscenes
Captivating Roomscenes
THS CreativeTHS Creative
THS Creative
New England Barn Home Farmhouse
New England Barn Home Farmhouse
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
"Victoria Point" farmhouse barn home by Yankee Barn Homes, customized by Paul Dierkes, Architect. Family room/music room/TV room/game room/library.
Standfast Residence
Standfast Residence
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Family room by Rafterhouse
Family room by Rafterhouse
RafterhouseRafterhouse
Ace and Whim Photography Staging by Fallon Liles
Mill Valley Remodel
Mill Valley Remodel
UserUser
Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Living Room.

Country Games Room with a Reading Nook Ideas and Designs

If you’re lucky enough to have more than one reception room then you have a bit more freedom when deciding what to do with your secondary space. Families with children or just young-at-heart adults could opt for a family room or country games room; whether it’s a pool or snooker table room, a comfy relaxation or TV area, a video games haven, a playroom packed with toys or a sports room with accompanying bar. Usually country games rooms are naturally fun, recreational spaces so it’s important that the furnishings are functional but enjoyable with an emphasis on comfort, storage, games and entertainment. If you have the scope, family room extensions are a great way of extending from your kitchen or other area of your house to create a whole new, dedicated family space or country games room. Basements are also wonderfully suited to house games rooms as they are usually soundproof and secluded so that loud games, films and cheers of success or failure won’t be heard next door or upstairs. If you do have, or plan on having, a separate games room, it’s a great opportunity to go to town on the games, entertainment, gadgets and laid back feel you can have in this informal living space. Look through the hundreds of family room ideas and games room ideas on Houzz to help inspire your own project.

What furniture does my family room or games room need?

This should be a relaxing place that promotes fun and socialisation, so fill the room with comfortable seating. Plush armchairs, wide sofas, bean bags and reclining chairs are all great games room ideas that promote R&R. Add coffee tables and side tables for holding glasses and plates (if they’re allowed), books, magazines and all the other knick-knacks that accumulate in a family room. TV stands or media units are great for keeping DVDs, audio systems, gaming consoles and all other gadgetry neat and organised. If you have small children, be mindful of free floor space for any rough-and-tumble and bump-able surfaces. A cosy rug will be a great addition but make sure it doesn’t easily slip under fast moving feet! If you’re going all out for the games room option then the sky’s your limit when it comes to games tables and other gaming equipment. Snooker, billiards and pool tables will keep competitive spirits busy but if you don’t have the room, table football could be a more suitable option. There’s also air hockey, poker tables, table tennis and cribbage tables; simply pick your game of choice. And of course, if you’re a big fan of the arrows a dart board will be a necessity, just make sure you have a safe area to practise in and your walls are well protected!

What family and games room decor should I use?

Photographs, artwork, colour schemes and textures that reflect the essence of your household will add charm and promote a sense of comfort and relaxation for your family. Fill the room with features your family love – films, board games, books, music and perhaps sports memorabilia. Keep decor functional and practical – pristine white upholstery and rugs are probably not the ticket for the hustle and bustle of a games or family room. If you love light or neutral tones family room ideas that could work include light leather sofas, which will be easy to clean in the case of any spills, and soft coloured cushions and throws that can be thrown in the washing machine whenever necessary. If you see your games room as a serious and competitive arena, set the mood with dark and grown up colours such as inky blues and deep greens, as well as lots of mood lighting. If you want the fun and games to stay lighthearted then you can keep your games room bright, colourful and punchy.

How do I create a family or games room space in a small house?

If you don’t have more than one reception room then it may seem out of reach to think about a games or family room design. However, if you have a large kitchen, consider an open plan kitchen family room – just adding a sofa or some comfy chairs and a space to read, watch TV or simply sip your coffee in the morning, will turn your kitchen into a cosy, relaxing family room that’s, most importantly, within easy reach of the fridge and food cupboards. Without a large kitchen or second reception room then it will be up to your living room to provide you with your games room or family space, and this is where storage will be your new best friend. Clever games room ideas such as hidden drawers in sofas; coffee tables and benches that store games, toys and DVDs; and clever media centres that hide away your TV, DVD players, consoles and Hi-Fi systems; can help make the room become more formal on separate occasions. Take a look through the photos on Houzz to get some great games room and family room ideas and inspiration. You may find the family or games room design you’ve been looking for and you can contact the professional that designed it to see if they can create something similar for you.
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